Vulnerability Description
The interactive service in OpenVPN 2.6.9 and earlier allows an attacker to send data causing a stack overflow which can be used to execute arbitrary code with more privileges.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvpn | Openvpn | < 2.5.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2024-27459Vendor Advisory
- https://openvpn.net/security-advisory/ovpnx-vulnerability-cve-2024-27903-cve-202Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg07534.htmlMailing List
- https://community.openvpn.net/openvpn/wiki/CVE-2024-27459Vendor Advisory
- https://openvpn.net/security-advisory/ovpnx-vulnerability-cve-2024-27903-cve-202Vendor Advisory
- https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg07534.htmlMailing List
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-27459?
CVE-2024-27459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The interactive service in OpenVPN 2.6.9 and earlier allows an attacker to send data causing a stack overflow which can be used to execute arbitrary code with more privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-27459?
CVE-2024-27459 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-27459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openvpn Openvpn.